Southwest Wisconsin measles outbreak spread escalates

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 354

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The measles outbreak reported earlier this month in Southwest Wisconsin has increased markedly this week, the state health department reported Friday.

With newly identified cases, the total number of people in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties confirmed with the viral illness has increased to 92, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Another six people have been identified as probably having measles.

In addition to those 98 patients, …

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